SMOULDERING Meaning and
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Smouldering is an adjective that describes a state or condition of something burning or emitting smoke without a flame or intense blaze. It refers to a slow and suppressed combustion process characterized by a faint or steady emission of smoke or heat. When an object or substance is smouldering, it typically produces a low-level fire that lacks the bright flames normally associated with vigorous burning.
The term "smouldering" is often used to describe burning material that is not consuming itself rapidly, but rather releasing smoke and heat gradually. This phenomenon occurs when there is an insufficient supply of oxygen to support full combustion, resulting in a smoky, glowing, and sometimes flickering fire that can last for an extended period.
The adjective "smouldering" also carries a figurative meaning beyond its literal bonfire context. It can refer to suppressed emotions or passions that are hidden but still present and capable of causing intense reactions. A smouldering feeling or situation suggests a simmering or pent-up intensity that may eventually erupt into more pronounced emotions or actions.
Overall, whether describing a slow-burning fire or a concealed emotional state, "smouldering" conveys a sense of subdued energy and potential danger, often associated with a hidden intensity waiting to emerge.
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Burning in a smothered manner without flame.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for SMOULDERING
Etymology of SMOULDERING
The word "smouldering" is derived from the Middle English word "smolderen", which itself comes from the Old English word "smorian". "Smorian" originally referred to the process of burning or smoldering without flames. This Old English word shares its origins with the Proto-Germanic word "smorōną" and the Old Norse word "smōra", both meaning "to smolder" or "to smother". The root of these words may be traced back to the Proto-Indo-European base "smerd-", meaning "to burn" or "to melt".
Similar spelling words for SMOULDERING
Conjugate verb Smouldering
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